The Ali Ryerson Jazz Flute Big Band - Game Changer

Size: 157,5 MB
Time: 68:11
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2013
Styles: Jazz: Big Band
Art: Front

01. Daahoud (5:27)
02. Ana Maria (5:49)
03. Stolen Moments (6:39)
04. Speak Like A Child (7:02)
05. Con Alma (8:42)
06. Girl Talk (6:53)
07. Pavane (7:41)
08. Impressions (6:26)
09. Sail Away (5:49)
10. Lil' Darlin' (7:38)

Yes, the idea seems rather implausible: a big band comprised of sixteen flutes and rhythm. Flutist Ali Ryerson is the catalyst and guiding hand behind the Jazz Flute Big Band (JFBB), which was formed in 2005 and has been performing at various events across the country ever since. Before dismissing it out of hand, give the JFBB's debut album, Game Changer, a listen; you may be in for a pleasant surprise. It's remarkable what well-written charts can do for an ensemble, even one that consists primarily of a single instrument (or five, if you subdivide the C, alto, bass and contrabass flutes nnd piccolo).

Needless to say, arranging for a nineteen-piece band sixteen of whose members are playing flute posed an enormous challenge for the half-dozen craftsmen chosen to carry out the enterprise, and each of them has come through with flying colors. Mike Wofford wrote three charts, Bill Cunliffe and Mike Abene two apiece. Mark Levine scored Clifford Brown's bop classic "Daahoud," Steve Rudolph the Herbie Hancock ballad "Speak Like a Child," Billy Kerr the classical composer Gabriel Faure's brooding "Pavane." Completing the program are Wayne Shorter's "Ana Maria," Oliver Nelson's "Stolen Moments," Tom Harrell's "Sail Away" (Wofford), Dizzy Gillespie's "Con Alma," John Coltrane's "Impressions" (Cunliffe), Neal Hefti's "Girl Talk" and "Li'l Darlin'" (Abene).

The FJBB's rhythm section (Levine, piano; Rufus Reid, bass; Akira Tana, drums) is exemplary, as are its trio of guest soloists: Hubert Laws ("Stolen Moments"), Nestor Torres ("Con Alma") and Holly Hofmann ("Girl Talk"). Ryerson (alto flute) trades with Hofmann on "Girl Talk" and solos on "Sail Away." Others who solo are Paul Lieberman on "Daahoud," Marc Adler on "Ana Maria," Jamie Baum on "Speak Like a Child," Kerr and Fernando Brandao on "Pavane," Bob Chadwick on "Li'l Darlin.'" And if you think flutists can't swing as hard as anyone, try "Impressions" (fiery solo courtesy of Andrea Brachfield).

Notwithstanding the absence of brass and reeds, Game Changer sounds much like any other well-written and superbly performed big-band album. The flutes are clearly more subdued but no less pleasing, the charts as admirable as could be envisioned for an ensemble of this kind. In other words, they are far from bland, nor is the tasteful Jazz Flute Big Band, which is off to an impressive start. ~By Jack Bowers

Personnel: Ali Ryerson: leader, C and alto flute; Marc Adler: C and alto flute; Jamie Baum: C and alto flute; Andrea Brachfeld: C and alto flute; Fernando Brandao: C, alto and bass flute; Bob Chadwick: bass flute; Richard Ford: C and alto flute; Kris Keith: C and alto flute; Zachary Kellogg: piccolo, C flute; Billy Kerr: C and alto flute; Paul Lieberman: C, alto and bass flute; Rachel Rodgers: C flute; Jonathan Royce: C and alto flute; Donna Sevcovic: bass flute; Stan Slotter: C and alto flute; Keith Underwood: bass and contrabass flute; Mark Levine: piano; Rufus Reid: bass; Akira Tana: drums, percussion. Guest Soloists — Holly Hofmann: C flute; Hubert Laws: alto flute; Nestor Torres: C flute.

Game Changer

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Bia Sion - A Levada Do Jazz

Size: 90,4 MB
Time: 38:56
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2009
Styles: Jazz Vocals
Art: Front

01. The Man I Love (4:48)
02. But Not For Me (3:37)
03. Embraceable You (3:19)
04. Blue Moon/Moonglow (3:15)
05. Cheek To Cheek (2:32)
06. Moon River (3:03)
07. Ain't Misbehavin' (2:25)
08. Fever (3:07)
09. Someone To Watch Over Me (3:04)
10. Sway (2:50)
11. Love For Sale (4:46)
12. All Of Me (2:03)

Finalmente chega ao formato cd pelo selo Descobertas, o repertório do show "A Levada do Jazz", idealizado por Bia Sion em 2005 e levado aos palcos a partir de 2006. Amante do jazz e do swing, herança familiar, Bia acabou encontrando no contrabaixista Dôdo Ferreira a direção musical que precisava para seu show e naturalmente isso se reflete no cd de estúdio gravado sem pressa em 2008 com produção musical de Marcelo Alonso Neves. Sob sua batuta estão os sensacionais músicos Marco Tommaso (piano), Adriano Souza (piano) e João Cortez (bateria), além de canjas imperdíveis de seu primo Roberto Sion (sax) e de David Ganc (flauta).

No repertório, grandes standards americanos compostos por mestres como “The Man I Love” e “Embraceable You” de George & Ira Gershwin, “Love for Sale” de Cole Porter, “Blue Moon” de Hart & Rodgers e Cheek to Cheek de Irving Berlin. Segundo a própria Bia Sion, “A música sempre fez parte da minha vida...Contei com o fundamental apoio de profissionais de enorme gabarito (entre eles, Dôdo Ferreira, Marisa Alvarez Lima (fotos Capa), Marcelo Alonso Neves e Marcelo Fróes) que me ajudaram a realizar este cd. "A Levada do Jazz" sou eu, Bia Sion, que adora jazz, palco e um microfone”.

A Levada Do Jazz

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Emi Takada - I'm All Smiles

Size: 112,0 MB
Time: 48:25
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Jazz Vocals
Art: Front

01. I'm All Smiles (4:14)
02. So In Love (4:06)
03. It's All Right With Me (4:23)
04. Do Nothing 'til You Hear From Me (5:06)
05. Night And Day (4:19)
06. We'll Be Together Again (6:17)
07. You And The Night And The Music (4:22)
08. Come Rain Or Come Shine (5:55)
09. Agua De Beber (4:11)
10. Never Let Me Go (5:27)

First of all, I would like to thank all the musicians, Bob Henschen, Aric Nitzberg and Tim Solook, who helped me to record this debut jazz CD album with their creative input of ideas, elegant playing and warm support.

I was born and raised in Japan, but I am now living in Houston, and I firmly believe that all things happen for a reason. I believe everyone is connected to each other in this life. Music binds people together because it is the universal language, cutting through all differences and separations which come from ethnicity, language, belief system and economic status. I feel this bond very strongly because singing is my life, my heart, my passion and my love. Every time I sing, I am telling a story with music, and I sing my true heart out. That’s all I can do. My desire is that my feelings touch and connect with people’s true hearts when they listen to my singing.

I always respect the lyricist and the composer who created such masterpieces, so most of time I try to sing a song as written for the first chorus, because I don’t want to break a beautiful melody line or alter the meaning of the lyrics. I simply deliver them with deep feeling and emotion.

When I first heard Cole Porter’s song, “So in Love”, I cried. He is so honest and brave to expose his true heart. He really knows what love is. He is a very special person for me, which is why I chose three of his songs, “So in Love”, “It’s All Right with Me” and “Night and Day” for this album.

“I’m All Smiles” expresses my own happiness and gratitude for my precious family, beautiful friends and my music. Life is never simple, but whatever happens in my life, “I’m All Smiles”. .

I'm All Smiles

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Brian Lynch & Emmet Cohen - Questioned Answer

Size: 164,8 MB
Time: 71:28
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Jazz: Bebop, Modern Jazz
Art: Front

01. Dark Passenger ( 7:29)
02. How Deep Is The Ocean ( 8:21)
03. Buddy ( 9:05)
04. Distant Hallow ( 8:29)
05. I Wish I Knew ( 7:17)
06. Petty Theft (11:17)
07. Just In Time ( 6:03)
08. Questioned Answer ( 7:37)
09. Blues By Four ( 5:45)

Four highly regarded musicians from three different age groups come together for a two-leader session resulting in one terrific album. That's Questioned Answer by the numbers, but there's a lot more to the story than basic numerics.

The partnership between veteran trumpeter Brian Lynch and rising star pianist Emmet Cohen was born out of serendipity and mutual appreciation. Lynch first heard Cohen when they were both working the 2011 Jazz Cruise—the former as a featured soloist and the latter with his trio from the University of Miami's Frost School of Music. Not too long after, Lynch took on the title of Professor of Jazz Trumpet at that fine institution, putting him in a position to work with Cohen—then finishing his undergraduate work—on a regular basis. That's when the seeds of this album were sown.

The album itself is split between duo and quartet performance. The six originals—three from each leader—feature the quartet of Lynch, Cohen, bassist Boris Kozlov, and drummer Billy Hart. Together, that group makes its way through uncertain scenarios ("Petty Theft"), lets a simple and hip groove carry the day ("Buddy"), and swings along with aplomb. Hart always keeps things interesting, alternately adding sounds of stability and surprise; Kozlov provides pointed bass lines that provide architectural undergirding; Cohen comps, locks riffs in with Kozlov, and tosses off imaginative solo statements; and Lynch floats, flies, and bounds along.

The three classics on the program—"How Deep Is The Ocean," "I Wish I Knew," and "Just In Time"—provide a clear look at the musical relationship between Cohen and Lynch as they deliver personalized interpretations of the material sans drums and bass. A wonderful sense of urgency develops during "How Deep Is The Ocean," "Just In Time" proves to be highly playful in nature, and "I Wish I Knew" shows Lynch at his most melodious. Cohen and Lynch may be decades removed from one another, but this album is firm proof that they're on the same page when it comes to music. ~Dan Bilawsky

Personnel: Brian Lynch: trumpet; Emmet Cohen: piano; Boris Kozlov: bass; Billy Hart: drums. .

Questioned Answer

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Charlie Wood - New Souvenirs

Size: 119,2 MB
Time: 50:38
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Jazz Vocals
Art: Front

01. No Repose (4:06)
02. Music Is My Monkey (2:42)
03. Promised Land (3:58)
04. Angel Of Despair (4:29)
05. Detache (2:33)
06. Don't Think (6:21)
07. Until The Fall (4:23)
08. Mercy (4:18)
09. Tube (5:40)
10. The Tide (5:00)
11. Ghost Town (4:13)
12. Winter Song (2:49)

Charlie Wood’s first ever UK studio album ‘New Souvenirs’ was released 3 November 2014 on Perdido Records. Featuring 12 brand new, self-penned tracks, the album is his strongest and most personal so far. The singer / pianist has crafted an eclectic set of songs that reflect his own upbringing in Memphis, where he was steeped in jazz, blues and R&B soul – and where he was recently honoured with a Brass Note on Beale Street bearing his name, the Memphis music equivalent of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Whilst the songs on New Souvenirs wear their diverse influences proudly, they are melded into a cohesive whole by Charlie’s impressive lyrical élan, drawn perhaps from his academic background – Wood was pursuing a degree in English Literature when he got the call from legendary blues guitarist Albert King to join his touring band back in 1989. The album was co-produced by Wood and his wife, renowned jazz vocalist Jacqui Dankworth.

Wood chose musicians who could interpret the sentiment of his work, but who were also versatile enough to just follow the muse and were happy to stray across musical genre in order to do so. Musicians featured include Chris Allard (guitar), Dudley Phillips (bass), Nic France (drums), Tom Walsh (trumpet), Ben Castle (sax) and Mark Nightingale (trombone). Three tracks also include a string section featuring members of the Britten Sinfonia, led by violinist Magnus Johnston.

Having cut his teeth in Memphis – where he even had the honour of having an official ‘Charlie Wood Day’ declared! – Charlie spent many years there performing nightly with his Hammond organ trio in a long-standing residency at King’s Palace on Beale Street. The gig became known to touring musicians and locals alike, attracting impromptu sit-ins from B.B. King, Georgie Fame, Joey DeFrancesco, George Coleman, Mulgrew Miller, Alvin Batiste, and many others.

Charlie had already received stellar reviews for his previous original releases, including “Southbound” and “Who I Am” on Ben Sidran’s GoJazz label and “Flutter and Wow” on Memphis-based Archer Records. He’s also becoming recognised as a talented and original arranger (he wrote all the horn and string arrangements on this album), with recent scores performed by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, the Brodsky Quartet, the Liverpool Philharmonic, MYJO, and numerous others.

New Souvenirs

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Duke Pearson - On Green Dolphin Street

Size: 196,9 MB
Time: 84:48
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Jazz: Piano Jazz
Art: Front

01. Say You're Mine (5:24)
02. Exodus (5:45)
03. Angel Eyes (2:39)
04. Le Carrousel (4:47)
05. I'm An Old Cow Hand (4:42)
06. Le Carrousel (Alternate Take) (4:14)
07. Say You're Mine (5:27)
08. I'm An Old Cow Hand (Alternate Take) (4:29)
09. Say You're Mine (Alternate Take) (5:27)
10. Jeannine (5:28)
11. Bags Groove (4:59)
12. When Sunny Gets Blue (5:05)
13. I'm A Fool To Want You (5:21)
14. I Love You (4:30)
15. The Golden Striker (5:25)
16. On Green Dolphin Street (6:43)
17. Bluebird Of Happiness (4:16)

Duke Pearson was an accomplished, lyrical, and logical — if rather cautious — pianist who played a big part in shaping the Blue Note label's hard bop direction in the 1960s as a producer. He will probably be best remembered for writing several attractive, catchy pieces, the most memorable being the moody "Cristo Redentor" for Donald Byrd, "Sweet Honey Bee" for himself and Lee Morgan, and "Jeannine," which has become a much-covered jazz standard. Pearson was introduced to brass instruments and the piano as a youth, and his abilities on the latter inspired his uncle, an Ellington admirer, to give him his nickname. Dental problems forced Pearson to abandon the brass family, so he worked as a pianist in Atlanta and elsewhere in Georgia and Florida before moving to New York in 1959. There, he joined Donald Byrd's band and the Art Farmer-Benny Golson Sextet, and served as Nancy Wilson's accompanist. In 1963, he arranged four numbers for jazz septet and eight-voice choir on Byrd's innovative A New Perspective album; one of the tunes was "Cristo Redentor," which became a jazz hit. From 1963 to 1970, Pearson was in charge of several recording sessions for Blue Note, while also recording most of his albums as a leader. He also led a big band from 1967 to 1970 and again in 1972, hiring players like Pepper Adams, Chick Corea, Lew Tabackin, Randy Brecker, and Garnett Brown. Pearson continued to accompany vocalists in the 1970s, such as Carmen McRae, but he spent a good deal of the latter half of the decade fighting the ravages of multiple sclerosis. ~Richard S. Ginell

On Green Dolphin Street

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Bev Zizzy - Woman In Black

Size: 100,5 MB
Time: 41:51
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Jazz/Blues Vocals
Art: Front

01. Woman In Black (2:53)
02. Rock Bottom (5:00)
03. I Think Of You In Colors (2:44)
04. What About The Children (4:40)
05. Kissin' Snakes (1:59)
06. She Was Fire (2:26)
07. Because Of You (2:47)
08. It's Not Those Special Days (3:48)
09. Brand New Day (2:20)
10. I'm Movin' On (2:46)
11. I Don't Wanna Do It No More (2:58)
12. The Right Attitude (2:00)
13. If My Life Were A Song (2:24)
14. Let Go And Love Completely (3:00)

Bev is passion. Powerful singer/songwriter, sultry jazz singer, award winning language teacher, world traveller, and lifelong yogi dedicated to the power of giving, her third CD Woman in Black.

Bev uses her music to create connection and compassion, always in a concerted effort to make the world a better place. In the 80’s she performed Delta blues. In the 90’s she experimented with African rhythms, then later led a retro-rock band. In 2003, she developed her own “acoustic soul” act, a blend of powerful originals and creative interpretations of covers. Since 2006, in addition to her solo performances, she has been regularly performing as jazz vocalist in her prairie hometown of Regina. Bev began to take herself seriously as a writer when songwriting became for her a means of dealing with life’s challenges: first, the slow loss of her mother to Alzheimer’s disease, followed by the tragic death of her 18 year old daughter, Tess, in 2002. She has channeled her talents into creating songs that help others find their lost smiles, as she has been able to do. Her CD, WOMAN IN BLACK, is dedicated to the memory of her daughter, Tesalyn.

Although a distinct Joni Mitchell influence is apparent, Tracy Chapman also resonates in her vocal dynamics, and she can deliver a wicked Etta James cover, Bev has evolved her own distinct blend of acoustic jazz, soul, and blues. Her stories are real; her vocally compelling delivery is intense, innovative, and passionate; and her lyrics, like a good story, stay with you long after the music is over.

Woman In Black

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Melani L. Skybell - Just A Chase Away

Styles: Vocal Jazz
Year: 2007
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 46:10
Size: 106,3 MB
Art: Front

(4:16)  1. Just A Chase Away
(3:18)  2. I'm Just A Lucky So And So
(4:01)  3. Nothing Is Too Wonderful To Be True
(3:55)  4. Days Like This
(4:35)  5. Let's Get Away
(4:26)  6. Got You On My Mind
(5:01)  7. The Stars In Your Eyes
(4:56)  8. Dreamflight
(3:44)  9. It Could Happen To You
(4:15) 10. Simple Life Worth Living
(3:38) 11. The First Time

Melani l. Skybell has earned her reputation as a gifted vocalist and jazz pianist,known for uplifting her audiences with her unique interpretations of classic jazz and original material, delivering her signiture great piano technique, rich vocal nuances and her personal charm. Although, Ms. Skybell originated from a classical piano background, her love of jazz, swing and latin rhythms, and her pop influenced lyrical and instramental writing has culminated in her 4th jazz influenced CD "Just A Chase Away." Besides being an entertaining soloist, Melani is known for featuring seasoned and well-known jazz musicians in her live preformances, as well as on her CD's. Her 2nd CD, My Heart Sings, included her remake of "Papa Loves Mambo," which was picked up by a VH1 movie,for the opening scene of "40 Days Until I'm Famous." Despite her various tour engagements, Ms. Skybell continues to be in demand at Dallas' hottest clubs, finest hotels and most popular restaurants. Whether she is swinging hard on her up tempos, or warming your heart with her intimate ballads, Melani L. Skybell is an exciting talent. Her musical training is extensive, her performances are exciting, and her talent is unsurpassed. She possesses "breakthrough" qualities that appeal to old and new generations of music lovers. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/skybell4

Just A Chase Away

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Peter Zak - The Disciple

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 2014
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 64:28
Size: 147,9 MB
Art: Front

(6:28)  1. The Loop
(6:55)  2. The Disciple
(5:47)  3. Montserrat
(7:15)  4. Barfly
(5:59)  5. Nutville
(4:04)  6. Prelude Op. 35 #2
(7:24)  7. Requiem
(6:31)  8. Jackie
(7:21)  9. Criss Cross
(6:41) 10. Nightfall In Kandy

Peter Zak has put out one strong trio affair after another, yet his work is often overlooked. Maybe it's due to the fact that he hasn't settled on one lineup for an extended period of time, preferring to try out different combinations for his trio recordings; or maybe it's because he doesn't stray far from the straight-ahead path; or maybe it's simply dumb (bad) luck. Regardless of the root cause of said overlooking, it's a real shame that Zak doesn't get more ink, for there's no doubting his skills as a pianist, composer, and musical communicator. Zak's latest trio affair finds him working with first-call bassist Peter Washington, who's making his fourth consecutive appearance on a Zak trio release, and drummer Willie Jones III, a longtime colleague who first connected with Zak when both men were playing in trumpeter Ryan Kisor's band in the late '90s.

Together, these three make magic without resorting to garish displays of skill and unnecessary shows of musical athleticism. They simply play music, and they play it well. While Zak contributed a few originals for this album, including the title track and the calming "Nightfall In Kandy," the majority of the music seven of the ten songs come from other pianistic points of origin. There's a Chick Corea-penned waltz ("The Loop"), a Latin-to-swing classic from Horace Silver ("Nutville"), and a calmly emotive solo piano nod to Russian composer Alexander Scriabin ("Prelude Op. 35 #2"). 

But that's not all there is to admire. Zak and company also bring out the charm in Elmo Hope's music ("Barfly"), deliver a slow-ish and sly swing reading of a Donald Byrd-associated Herbie Hancock piece ("Requiem"), tap into the blues spirit of Hampton Hawes ("Jackie"), and visit in on Thelonious Monk ("Criss Cross"). All the while, Jones provides gentle support or momentum, Washington works all the angles, supporting from below and stepping out front, and Zak mans the controls, showing strong instincts and skills in every setting. ~ Dan Bilawsky  http://www.allaboutjazz.com/the-disciple-peter-zak-steeplechase-records-review-by-dan-bilawsky.php

Personnel: Peter Zak: piano; Peter Washington: bass; Willie Jones III: drums.

The Disciple

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Russell Malone - Look Who's Here

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 2000
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 58:01
Size: 133,3 MB
Art: Front

(5:50)  1. The Angle
(4:07)  2. Be Careful, It's My Heart
(6:00)  3. Look Who's Here
(6:53)  4. Alfie
(7:02)  5. The Odd Couple
(7:43)  6. Soulful Kisses
(7:25)  7. Get Out Of Town
(3:47)  8. You Will Know
(3:13)  9. The Heather On The Hill
(5:55) 10. An Affair To Remember

A Wes Montgomery for the new millennium, this flashy yet honest hollow body guitarist captures all the exuberance and intimacy of the legend in the '60s, but with a certain modern attitude that makes this contemporary rather than just retro jazz. He and his quartet (pianist Anthony Wonsey, bassist Richie Goods, drummer Byron Landham) swing hard and high on the staccato punches of "The Angle," then smooth out just a bit for the heavy swaying blues of "Look Who's Here" (both Malone Originals). Malone has an amazing chemistry with Wonsey in particular, as their unique call and response, melody and harmony interplay on an upbeat twist on "The Odd Couple" makes abundantly clear. The best kinds of jazz albums feature a healthy mix of hard grooving jam sessions with plenty of improvisation, along with a few more intimate treasures. 

While there's a tender intimacy between guitar and steady percussion on Stevie Wonder's romantic "You Will Know," Malone's gentlest graces are saved for the sweet and wistful turn on Lerner and Loewe's "The Heather on the Hill." Before long, however, he's moving to the up groover category on "An Affair to Remember," which finds a happy medium between the exciting madness of the first few tracks and the eloquence of the ballads. With capable young lions like Malone on the scene, traditional jazz will stay healthy through the first years of the new century. ~ Jonathan Widran  http://www.allmusic.com/album/look-whos-here-mw0000672422

Personnel: Russell Malone (vocals, guitar); Anthony Wonsey (piano); Richie Goods (bass); Byron Landham (drums).

Look Who's Here

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Joe Sullivan - Joe Sullivan Plays Fats Waller

Styles: Piano Jazz
Year: 2012
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 22:04
Size: 51,0 MB
Art: Front

(3:25)  1. If You Can't Be Good, Be Careful
(2:02)  2. Can't We Get Together
(2:17)  3. Never Heard of Such Stuff
(2:23)  4. There'll Come a Time When You'll Need Me
(3:32)  5. Breezin'
(2:58)  6. An Armful of You
(2:27)  7. What's Your Name
(2:57)  8. Solid Eclipse

Michael Joseph “Joe” O’Sullivan’ (November 4, 1906 – October 13, 1971) was an American jazz pianist. Sullivan was the ninth child of Irish immigrant parents. He studied classical piano for 12 years and at age 17, he began to play popular music in a club where he was exposed to jazz. He graduated from the Chicago Conservatory and was an important contributor to the Chicago jazz scene of the 1920s. Sullivan’s recording career began late in 1927 when he joined McKenzie and Condon’s Chicagoans. Other musicians included Jimmy McPartland, Frank Teschemacher, Bud Freeman, Jim Lanigan and Gene Krupa. In 1933, he joined Bing Crosby as his accompanist, recording and making many radio broadcasts. After suffering for two years with tuberculosis, he briefly rejoined Bing Crosby in 1938 and the Bob Crosby Orchestra in 1939. By the 1950s, Sullivan was largely forgotten, playing solo in San Francisco. Marital difficulties and excessive drinking caused Sullivan to become increasingly unreliable and unable to keep a steady job, either as band member or soloist. Bio ~ http://www.last.fm/music/Joe+Sullivan/+wiki

Joe Sullivan Plays Fats Waller

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